The Parliamentary Ombudsman: role and proposals for reform
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
The Freedom of Information Act came into force in January 2005. This note reviews the operation of the Act over the first five years of implementation.
Freedom of Information: the first five years (155 KB , PDF)
The Freedom of Information Act came into force in January 2005. This note reviews the operation of the Act over the first five years of implementation.
Freedom of Information: the first five years (155 KB , PDF)
This paper looks at the role of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and recent proposals for its reform.
Diplomatic representatives of the UK to other countries are appointed by the Monarch, on advice from the Foreign Secretary.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.